The CUET 2024 exam pattern is divided into three sections. The first section tests the Language Skills of candidates through Reading Comprehension passage questions. The second section will be based on the chosen subject and the third section is on GK, Current Affairs, Mathematics, and Logical and Analytical Reasoning. The table below brings the exam structure.
Section |
Number of Questions |
Question Types |
Section IA |
40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language |
Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary) |
Section IB |
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Section II |
35/40 Questions to be attempted out of 45/50 |
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● MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only |
Section III |
50 Questions to be attempted out of 60 |
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● General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
Here we have provided the CUET 2024 for the various subjects that would be tested through this exam across domains.
The following table provides the unit-wise subjects and topics of the Biology syllabus of CUET UG 2024.
Units/Chapters |
Topics |
Reproduction |
Reproduction in organisms Sexual reproduction in flowering plants Human Reproduction Reproductive health |
Genetics and Evolution |
Heredity and variation Molecular Basis of Inheritance Evolution |
Biology and Human Welfare |
Health and Disease Improvement in food production Microbes in human welfare |
Biotechnology and Its Applications |
Principles and process of Biotechnology Application of Biotechnology in health and agriculture |
Ecology and environment |
Organisms and environment Ecosystems Biodiversity and its conservation Environmental issues |
The following table lists the unit-wise subjects and topics of the Chemistry syllabus of CUET UG 2024.
Units/Chapters |
Topics |
Solid State |
Classification of solids based on different binding forces |
Solutions |
Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids, the solubility of gases in liquids, solid solutions, colligative properties – the relative lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult’s law, elevation of B.P., depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal molecular mass, Vant Hoff factor. |
Electrochemistry |
Redox reactions Kohlrausch’s Law Relation between Gibbs energy change and EMF of a cell, fuel cells; corrosion |
Chemical Kinetics |
Rate of a reaction Factors affecting rates of reaction Collision theory Activation energy Arrhenius equation |
Surface Chemistry |
Adsorption Catalysis Colloidal state Tyndall effect, Brownian movement, electrophoresis, coagulation Emulsions |
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements |
Principles and methods of extraction – concentration, oxidation, reduction electrolytic method, and refining; occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminum, copper, zinc, and iron |
p-Block Elements |
Group 15 elements Group 16 elements Group 18 elements |
d and f Block Elements |
General introduction Lanthanoids Actinoids |
Coordination Compounds |
Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and shapes, IUPAC nomenclature of mono nuclear coordination compounds, bonding, Werner’s theory VBT, CFT; isomerism (structural and stereo)importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative analysis, extraction of metals and biological systems). |
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
Haloalkanes Haloarenes Uses and environmental effects of–dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT. |
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers |
Nomenclature Nature Methods of Preparation Physical and Chemical Properties Uses |
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids |
Nomenclature Nature Methods of Preparation Physical and Chemical Properties Uses |
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
Amines Cyanides and Isocyanides Diazonium salts |
Biomolecules |
Carbohydrates Proteins Hormones |
Polymers |
Classifications |
Chemistry in Everyday Life |
Chemicals in Medicines Chemicals in Food Cleansing Agents |
The following table shows the unit-wise subjects and topics of the Physics syllabus of CUET UG 2024.
Units/Chapters |
Topics |
Electrostatics |
Electric charges and their conservation Electric field Electric flux Electric potential Conductors and insulators |
Current Electricity |
Electric current Carbon resisters Internal resistors of cell Kirchhoff ’s laws Potentiometer |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
Magnetic field, Oersted’s experiment, Biot Ampere’s law, Cyclotron Current loop
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Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
Electromagnetic induction Faraday’s law Alternating currents |
Electromagnetic Waves |
Displacement Currents Electromagnetic spectrum |
Optics |
Reflection, Refraction Mirrors and lenses Optical instruments Wave optics |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
Photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard’s observations; Einstein’s photoelectric equation Matter waves |
Atoms and Nuclei |
Alpha Radioactivity |
Electronic Devices |
Energy bands in solids Conductors Insulators Semiconductors |
Communication Systems |
Elements of a communication system Bandwidth of signals Propagation of electromagnetic waves Need for modulation Production and detection of an amplitude-modulated wave |
The following table shows the unit-wise subjects and topics of the Mathematics syllabus of CUET 2024.
Units/Chapters |
Topics |
Relations and Functions |
Relations and Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
Algebra |
Matrices Detriments |
Calculus |
Continuity and Differentiability Applications of Derivatives Integrals Differential Equations |
Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry |
Vectors Three Dimensional Geometry Linear Programming Probability |
Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications |
Modulo Arithmetic Congruence Modulo Allegation and Mixture Numerical Problems |
Probability Distributions |
Probability Distribution Mathematical Expectation Variance |
Index Numbers and Time Based Data |
Index Numbers Construction of Index Numbers Test of Adequacy of Index Numbers |
Financial Mathematics |
Perpetuity, Sinking Funds Valuation of Bonds Calculation of EMI Linear Method of Depreciation |
Linear Programming |
Introduction and related terminology Mathematical formulation of Linear Programming Problem Different types of Linear Programming Problems Graphical Method of Solution for problems in two Variables Feasible and Infeasible Regions Feasible and infeasible solutions, optimal feasible solution |
The following table brings the unit-wise subjects and topics of the Agriculture syllabus of CUET 2024.
Units/Chapters |
Topics |
Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology |
Agrometeorology: Elements of Weather-rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind velocity, Sunshine weather forecasting, climate change in relation to crop production Genetics & Plant Breeding: (a) Cell and its structure, cell division-mitosis and meiosis and their significance (b) Organisation of the genetic materials in chromosomes, DNA and RNA (c) Mendel’s laws of inheritance. Reasons for the success of Mendel in his experiments, Absence of linkage in Mendel’s experiments. (d) Quantitative inheritance, continuous and discontinuous variation in plants. (e) Monogenic and polygenic inheritance. (f) Role of Genetics in Plant breeding, self and cross-pollinated crops, methods of breeding in field crops-introduction, selection, hybridization, mutation and polyploidy, tissue and cell culture. (g) Plant Biotechnology definition and scope in crop production. Biochemistry: pH and buffers, Classification and nomenclature of carbohydrates; proteins; lipids; vitamins and enzymes. Microbiology: Microbial cell structure, Micro-organisms- Algae, Bacteria, Fungi, Actinomycetes, Protozoa and Viruses. Role of micro-organisms in respiration, fermentation and organic matter decomposition |
Livestock Production |
Scope and importance Care and management Artificial Insemination |
Crop Production |
Introduction Soil, Soil fertility, Fertilizers and Manures Irrigation and Drainage Weed Control Crops |
Horticulture |
(a) Importance of fruits and vegetables in the human diet, Crop diversification & Processing Industry (b) Orchard- location and layout, ornamental gardening and kitchen garden. (c) Planting system, training, pruning, intercropping, protection from frost and sunburn. (d) Trees, shrubs, climbers, annuals, perennials-definition and examples. Propagation by seed, cutting, budding, layering and grafting. (e) Cultivation practices, processing and marketing (f) Principles and methods of fruit and vegetable preservation (g) Preparation of jellies, jams, ketchup, chips and their packing |
The following table provides the unit-wise subjects and topics of the Anthropology syllabus of CUET UG 2024.
Units/Chapters |
Topics |
Physical Anthropology |
(I) Preliminary knowledge of Human genetics. Mendel’s Laws of heredity Monohybrid and Dihybrid ratio. (ii) Definition of Race and Racial criteria, significance of skin colour, Eye form and colour, Head form, and ABa blood groups as racial criteria. (iii) Racial classification, distinctive physical features and geographical distribution of the major racial groups of man: Caucasoid, Mongoloid, Negroid and Australoid. |
Prehistoric Archaeology |
(I) Tool Making (ii) Tool Families (iii) Prehistoric Cultures (iv) A comparative study of the salient features of Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures |
Material culture and Economic Anthropology |
(I) Economic life (ii) Subsistence Economy (iii) Brief outline of the methods of hunting, fishing and agriculture with reference to various communities of North East India as far as practicable. |
Social Anthropology and Ethnography |
(I) Social Anthropology (ii) Ethnography |
Ecology |
(I) Meaning and definition of ecology and environment. (ii) Elements of the environment (iii) Physical or abiotic environment, biological or biotic environment and sociocultural environment. (iv) Man as the main agent to disturb the ecological balance. |
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Q: Who sets the CUET 2024 syllabus?
A: CUET 2024 syllabus has been set by NTA for all subjects. The CUET syllabus for 2024 has remained the same as that of last year. The syllabus for CUET is the same as that of Class 12 Board exam syllabus.
Q: What is the level of the CUET 2024 syllabus?
A: The CUET syllabus is in tune with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus. The units/chapters and topics are same as that of the Class 12 syllabus.
Q: Does the CUET 2024 syllabus also include chapters from Class 11?
A: No, the CUET 2024 syllabus does not include the chapters or topics from Class 11 syllabus.
Q: How many total questions will be there in the CUET 2024 exam?
A: In the second section, which consists questions on domain/subject, there are a total of 50 questions out of which 40 questions have to be attempted.
Q: Apart from the subject-wise CUET syllabus, what are the other areas one need to prepare?
A: Apart from the subject-wise CUET syllabus, candidates need to prepare for the Language opted for, as well as the General section, which consists of questions like Reasoning, GK, Numerical Ability, Reading Comprehension, etc.
Q: Where can I get the CUET syllabus?
A: The CUET syllabus for various subjects can be downloaded in PDF format here on this page for free. Candidates can also refer to the CUET Samarth website to check and download the CUET 2024 website for the entire gamut of subjects and syllabus.
Q: What is the difficulty level of the CUET 2024 exam?
A: The difficulty level of the CUET exam ranges from moderate to tough.
Q: What are the types of questions asked in the CUET 2024 exam?
A: The CUET questions are objective and carries multiple choices (MCQs).
Q: Are NCERT books enough to cover CUET 2024 syllabus?
A: Since the CUET 2024 syllabus is in line with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus, it can be safely assumed that the NCERT books are enough to cover the syllabus of the exam. But, to prepare well and get a good score, it is advised that students refer to other study materials and books designed for national level competitive entrance exams.
Q: What is the difficulty level of CUET in comparison to JEE Main and NEET?
A: As compared to JEE Main and NEET, the difficulty level of CUET is much easier.
Q: Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET 2024 question paper?
A: While the Section I and Section II, consisting of the language and domain-wise questions are compulsory to attempt. On the other hand, the third section consisting of General Knowledge and aptitude questions is not compulsory to attempt unless it is the requirement of the programme the candidate has applied for.
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